Summer Study Abroad - Graphic Media Design

Dates and fees

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Date: 21 July 2025 - 7 August 2025

Application deadline: 2 June 2025

Cost: £2,500

Time: Mon - Thu / 10am - 4pm

Duration: 3 weeks

Location:  Carpenters Rd

Entry requirements

English requirements

You should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and make presentations. As a guideline we would expect you to have an English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 6.0.  A certificate is not required.

More information on English language requirements and equivalencies.

Academic requirements

You should have some prior study in design and drawing skills, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator skills is essential but do not need to have studied graphic design before. This course is open to all levels and is suitable for students over 18 wanting undergraduate-level study.

Course details

During Summer Study Abroad - Graphic Media Design there will be an emphasis on visual research and exploration. We will examine the function of typography, layout and basic design principles, letterpress, screen printing, risograph printing, digital filmmaking and the relationship between print and digital media.

For latest design techniques and inspiration, we will visit museums and galleries in London.

A key part of the course will be recording the process of design and you will set-up a blog to record your design journey in words, images and video.

Credits

• This course is the equivalent to 4 US style credits.
• If you’re planning to claim credit towards your degree, be sure to check with your home institution before you apply.

On completion of this course you will receive a Record of Study.

If you need any additional supporting documentation to convert this into credit for your home university we can provide that for you. This summer school is based on classes from BA Animation.

Tutor information

Shernette Daly is a graduate from London College of Printing in 1998 (LCP). She has spent over 15 years practicing as an Art Director and Designer, working on an array of projects including; Music Packaging, Branding and Identity, Advertising, Packaging, Editorial Design, Book Publishing, Illustration and Photography for brands such as Sony Europe, Sony BMG, Sanctuary Records, Universal Music, ITV Publishing, EMAP Media Group, and Channel 4.

Currently Shernette is an Associate Lecturer for the University of the Arts London and works across curriculums in a broad capacity, delivering specialist theoretical and practical workshops at London College of Communication, Central St Martins and Chelsea School of Art Undergraduate and Foundation courses, this includes; BA Graphic Media Design, BA Graphic Branding and Identity, BA Graphic Design Communication, Pre-Degree in Art and Design, and Cert HE Preparation for Design, Media and Screen. Alongside practicing as a freelance consultant, she also works in radio broadcast.

Why choose Graphic Media Design?

During this intensive three-week course you will:

• experience a taster of the undergraduate Graphic Media Design programme here at London College of Communication.
• learn from tutors who are practicing artists, designers and communicators; benefit from access to specialist facilities at one of UAL’s six Colleges.
• meet like-minded individuals from around the world!
• get involved in UAL life through social events and activities.
• All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.
• At the end of the course you will present your work at an exhibition alongside photography, graphics and film students.

Materials

Please bring the following materials with you on the first day of the course:

• Laptop (preferably a Mac) with Adobe Suite software installed. The Study Abroad Office will be in touch with further information.
• DSLR Camera – A DSLR camera is preferred for the course, if you have your own please bring it with you. If you do not have a DSLR camera you can use the camera on your phone during the course.
• Pens, pencils and an A4 Notebook

Summer Study Abroad Award

We offer a Summer Study Abroad Award for all of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses.

To be eligible, you must be 18 years or older, hold an offer to join one of our 3 week Summer Study Abroad courses, and be enrolled on an undergraduate degree programme outside the UK.

• The award covers the tuition-fee only and depends on you successfully enrolling for the course. Our cancellation policy still applies.
• Award winners will be asked to take part in promotional activities to promote Summer Study Abroad, including social media posts and takeovers, and blog writing.

Find out how to apply.